The term 'spooky spirit' can be represented by two crossword solutions: GHOUL (5 letters) and RUM (3 letters). A GHOUL is a supernatural creature from folklore that is said to haunt graveyards and other places associated with death. It is often depicted as a humanoid figure with a distorted face and a hunger for human flesh. RUM is an alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses or sugarcane juice, and is usually aged in oak barrels. It is commonly associated with pirates and the Caribbean islands.